Beloved by children and adults worldwide, the writings of C.S.
Lewis have a broad and enduring appeal. Although he is best known
for the iconic Chronicles of Narnia series, C. S. Lewis was
actually a man of many literary parts. Already well-known as a
scholar in the thirties, he became a famous broadcaster during
World War Two and wrote in many genres, including satire (The
Screwtape Letters), science fiction ( Perelandra), a novel (Till We
Have Faces), and many other books on Christian belief, such as Mere
Christianity and Miracles. His few sermons remain touchstones of
their type. In addition to these, Lewis wrote hundreds of poems and
articles on social and cultural issues, many books and articles in
his field of literary criticism and history, and thousands of
letters. At Oxford University he became a charismatic lecturer and
conversationalist. Taken together his writings have engaged and
influenced, often very deeply, millions of readers. Now Lewis
societies, television documentaries, movies, radio plays, and
theatrical treatments of his work and life have become common, and
he is frequently quoted by journalists, critics, and public
thinkers. This Very Short Introduciton delves into the vast corpus
of C. S. Lewis' work, discussing its core themes and lasting
appeal. As James Como shows, C. S. Lewis' life is just as
interesting as his work. A complex man, he came to his knowledge,
beliefs, and wisdom only after much tortuous soul-searching and
many painful events. Moving chronologically through Lewis' life,
Como provides throughout a picture of the whole man, his work, and
his enduring legacy. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions
series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in
almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect
way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors
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